Exeter Public Safety Complex Analysis

In March 2021, Exeter voters approved a warrant article for $100,000 for the purpose of evaluation options for a new public safety complex. The Town issued a Request for Qualifications and proceeded through a thorough selection process. The Town selected Lavalee Brensinger Architects to work with the Town to examine multiple options from rehabilitating the current facility to exploring other Town-owned sites to house our Police and Fire Departments.

This page will provide periodic updates on the project. Any documents created as part of the analysis are provided in the "Supported Documents" section at the bottom of the page.

Project FAQ Coming Soon!

February 2022 - Exeter TV produces video tours of the Public Safety Complex

Working with the Police and Fire Chiefs, Exeter TV developed short videos to demonstrate the current state of the Public Safety Complex which houses the Police and Fire Departments as well as the Emergency Operating Center.

Video Walkthrough of the Police Department with Exeter TV

Video Walkthrough of the Fire Department with Exeter TV

August 22nd, 2022 - Select Board receives updates on the project

At the August 22nd, 2022 meeting of the Select Board, an update was given on the project from Town Planner Dave Sharples. A video of the presentation is available on Exeter TV's YouTube page. The update included a presentation on conceptual plans for a new Police Station and Fire Substation at the town-owned land at 6 Continental Drive as well as conceptual designs comparing a renovated Fire Station with a new Fire Station at 32 Court Street. A PDF of the conceptual designs along with cost estimates can be found under supporting documents.

September 16th, 2022 - Facilities Advisory Committee discusses project

At the September 16th, 2022 meeting of the Facilities Advisory Committee, the group discussed the Public Safety Complex analysis project with Town Planner Dave Sharples. The discussion can be viewed on Exeter TV's YouTube page. 

October 24th, 2022 - Select Board and Budget Recommendations Committee joint meeting

The Select Board was joined by members of the Budget Recommendations Committee at their October 24th, 2022 meeting to discuss the Public Safety Complex project. The public was encouraged to attend to hear updates and give feedback. The meeting can be watched on Exeter TV's YouTube page. 

November 15th, 2022 - Police and Fire Departments to Host Open House

The Exeter Police and Fire Departments will be hosting an open house at the Public Safety Complex on Tuesday November 15th, 2022 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. For more information visit the event page.